Slope of a Line given points (6, -2) and (8, -3)

Given Coordinates: x1 = 6  y1 = -2,  x2 = 8  y2 = -3
Slope Formula: m  =  
y2 − y1/x2 − x1

Substitute the given coordinates into the Slope Formula and Simplify:
m  =  
-3 − (-2)/8 − 6
m  =  
-3 + 2/8 − 6
m  =  
-1/2
m  =  –
1/2

Therefore, the Slope of a Line given points (6, -2) and (8, -3) is equal to  –
1/2

Note: As a decimal number,  –
1/2
  = -0.5

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